Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Rafting Ideas From Bill Strong Denver

Hi All,

I've received some great emails with potential new rafters who want to get their families into it. The question of "Just Where Do I Start" seems to be the most common question. I know it's ski season, but it's not too early to look to the spring of 2012 as the time you become a "rafting family".

So where to start? Once again it's important to for you to start small. I'd like you to look in your area for rafting companies who do day trips. I live in Colorado, so I'd suggest the Upper Colorado River (We like Pumphouse to Ranch del Rio), or you can keep going all the way to State Bridge.

The Arkansas River near Salida has a lot of great water to float...from Class II-Class V. There are all kinds of rafting companies in the Salida area so call and find out what your getting into. Browns Canyon is a fantastic float, but might be a bit much if you have some members in your family who are weary about rafting. Bighorn Sheep Canyon is a good choice for them, or the Parkdale area. River Runners is a good rafting company. Here are a few more suggestions.

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Bill Strong here. I thought I'd post a little more about me. I'm a native Denver, born and raised here in beautiful Denver Colorado. I sure feel old when I discuss where I was born, old St. Luke's hospital, which was torn down years ago in the area where St. Joe's is. I grew up in Denver's Park Hill area and went to Denver Public Schools. I enjoyed the diversity of Park Hill and would still love to live there, but found the home prices restricting.
I have been married to my lovely wife for 12 years. We are blessed to share our lives with two wonderful daughters who teach us many things each and every day. Our family float trips are enjoyed by all!
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